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Here are some tips to
better prepare you for your classroom experience.
- If
you would like to bring in a treat for the
students, please be sure to check with the
teacher first, as some students may be highly
allergic to certain items.
- Be
honest! If you don't know an answer, tell
the students you do not know. Suggest that
everyone reseach the answer and talk about
it the following week.
- Try
using open-ended questions. Children in the
lower grades may need you to give them a "multiple
choice" or "either or" question.
- Note
how the teacher uses the board. You may need
to write information on a poster board or
flip chart. If the teacher has a full chalkboard,
you may want to write vocabulary words on
a large poster board and bring them to class.
- Never
assume full responsibility of a class. A teacher
should be in the classroom with you at all
times.
- Ask
the teacher if it is o.k. to go over the time
limit if needed. (some students switch rooms).
- Writing
learning objectives on the board helps the
class session to stay focused.
- Don't
spend too much time on the lecture. Activities
are always a fun way to learn.
- Be
prepared for an unprepared class. It is possible
that you may find that a class is running
late due to the last project they were working
on.
- Remind
the students about what they learned the week
prior to your current visit and at the end
of each session tell the students what they
will learn the following week.
- Always
sign in at the office to let them know a visitor
is coming to the school.
- Be
prepared for inquisitive young people. Middle
grade students are known for asking personal
questions (how much money do you make? are
you married, do you have children, etc.)
- Tell
the students when and how many times you will
visit the class.
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